Both The Queen and President Hollande placed their hands on the red, white and blue floral wreath as it a Senior British officer and his French equivalent started to gradually lower it to the tomb’s base.
As a sign of utmost respect, Her Majesty and the French President bowed their heads in reverence to those who died in conflict.

The Queen wore a pink summer wool ensemble with her Williamson brooch. In 1953 Cartier designer Frederick Mew, created the diamond and platinum brooch. Discovered in 1947, the Jonquil designed piece derived from the Williamson Diamond which is heralded as the finest pink diamond ever found.

After the national anthems performance, Her Majesty met with veterans who gathered for the ceremony.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will attend a veterans’ tea party in the town of Arromanches. William and Catherine will also attend the Commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Normandy Landings at Gold Beach (Arromanches).